REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK
If you follow the instructions in “Connect- ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 7, the battery pack should last about one year. If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a new
Install the new battery pack as de- scribed below, then charge it for about
24hours.
1.Press down and slide off the cover.
2.Lift the battery pack out of the com- partment, then gently pull on the battery connector to disconnect it.
3.Insert the new battery pack’s con- nector into the socket in the com- partment and place the battery pack into the compartment.
4.Replace the cover.
Cautions:
•You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and type.
•Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire because it might explode.
•Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.
•Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching the connector’s pins with conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn.
If you have trouble replacing the battery pack, take the phone to your local Ra- dioShack store for assistance.
Important: This tele- phone can use nickel- cadmium rechargeable batteries. At the end of a
cycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for infor- mation on recycling or disposal pro- grams in your area or call
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discon- tinue your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practi- cal, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
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